“It’s great to see that so many young people are going to get stuck into adventurous activities like climbing, abseiling, quad biking and having a go on the high ropes, all in the coldest month of the year.”

While the campsite boasts modern features such as simulated snowboarding, the traditional scouts’ motto “be prepared” is still observed.

One young scout came to the rescue of a BBC reporter when the freezing temperatures drained the batteries of his recording equipment, providing replacements from his kit bag.